Page1301  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  APRIL 13, 2021 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, PAM: PALILEO, PAUL CASIAS, RUBEN FALCON,  DARREN HODGES MAYOR: CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA A. CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to order a 5:32 p.m. after declaring a quorum present.  Council Member Hodges gave the Invocation.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance & Pledge to the Texas Flag.  Mayor Alexander read the Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the City of Fort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Value Public Confidence and Trust by the Accountable and Responsible Use of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and Entertainment; and  Generate Economic Development."  RECOGNITION:  1. Commend the Landfill Personnel for an outstanding performance resulting in NO VIOLATIONS during the recent TCEQ Compliance Investigation oft the City of Fort Stockton  Landfill located at 3400 Stone Road conducted on March 15, 2021.  City Manager Rodriguez recognized Assistant Public Works Director Carlos Lopez for the outstanding performance ofthe Landfill Personnel during their recent' TCEQ Compliance Investigation.  PRESENTATIONS:  2. ChiefofPolice Robert Lujan with Fort Stockton Police Department--  .Statistics for March 2021  Service Calls Dispatched: 886 Investigations Initiated:  30 7 3  FSPD FSFD  520 83" District Attorney 17 1124h District Attorney    Page 1302  PCEMS PCSO Accidents Worked: Accidents (PD) Traffic Stops/Violations Traffic Citations Issued Traffic Stops (PD) Misdemeanors Felonies  167 County, Attorney 178 Juvenile Probation 42 Total Arrests: 27 Assault - Family Violence Burglary 165 Criminal Mischief 23 Criminal Trespass: 106 Disorderly Conduct 13 Evading Arrest 5 Ilegal Aliens Murder  16 2 20 2 0 0 7 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 2  Driving While Intoxicated  Possession of a Controlled. Substance 3 Possession of Marijuana Public Intoxication Resisting Arrest Theft Warrants  Chief of Police Lujan informed everyone that Leilani Bernal of Fort Stockton, Texas and Isaiah Marquez ofEI Paso, Texas were recently hired as Officers ofthe Fort Stockton Police Department.  Mayor Alexander inquired what academy the officers attended.  Chief of Police Lujan responded that Officer Leilani Bernal attended Sul Ross University Academy  while Officer Isaiah Marquez attended the El Paso Community College Academy.  Council Member Hodges inquired how many individuals were enrolled in our local academy. Chiefo of] Police Lujan responded 6 individuals were enrolled in the local academy. Council Member Casias inquired how many vacancies the Police Department had.  ChiefofPolice Lujan answered there was 1 vacancy in Patrol and 1 vacancy in Administration.  CONSENT AGENDA:  3. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  - Regular Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton City Council, 03/23/2021  - Regular Meeting Minutes of Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, 03/03/2021 : Regular Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton Convention & Visitor's Bureau, 02/16/2021  Accounts Payable Grand Total: $441,460.86    Page |303  Motion was made by James Warnock, seconded by Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias, Ruben Falcon,  Darren Hodges voted aye. REGULAR BUSINESS:  4. Discuss/Act upon Awarding Bid for Construction Project of New Landfill Roadways Owned and Operated by City of Fort Stockton. Bids Submitted: AG Oilfield Services, Inc., Badger BMB Services, Inc., CK Newberry, LLC, Harding Earthworks, Onyx Contractors, Quality Contractors, Salinas Construction Technologies, Lid., Stephenson Dirt Contracting, LLC, West  Texas Contractors. (City Mgr.P.W.Dir.)  City Manager Rodriguez advised City Council the 3 lowest bidders were Onyx Contractors, AG He provided information on the location of the companies, their experience and the projects they have Motion was made by Ruben Falcon, seconded by Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to award AG Oilfield Service Inc, the Bid for Construction Project of New Landfill Roadways Owned and Operated by City of Fort Stockton in the amount of $225,000.00. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias,  Oilfield Services, Inc. & Harding Earthworks.  worked on.  Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  5. Discuss/Act upon. Awarding Bid for Pest Control Services for the City ofF Fort Stockton.  Bid Submitted: Brockman Pest Control (City Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez informed City Council that Brockman Pest Control was the only bid received on time. Brockman Pest Control is the current Pest Control Service Provider. He recommended Motion was made by Paul Casias, seconded by Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to award Brockman Pest Control the Bid for Pest Control Services for the City of Fort Stockton. James  approving the bid for Pest Control Services.  Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias, Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  6. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 3 totaling $67,907.50 for Work Performed by Redneck Metal Buildings through 04/13/2021 regarding the Construction of New City Recycling Center  Facility Project. (City Mgr./Dir. of] Fin.)  City Manager Rodriguez advised City Council that Assistant Public Works Director Lopez conducted av walk through of the New City Recycling Center Facility and he confirmed that the project is complete. Therefore, City Manager Rodriguez asked permission to approve Pay Application No. 3 in the amount  of$67,907.50.    Page 1304  Motion was made by James Warnock, seconded by Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 3 totaling $67,907.50 for Work Performed by Redneck Metal Buildings through 04/13/2021 regarding the Construction of New City Recycling Center Facility Project. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias, Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Retention Stipend in the amount of $1,200.00 for Full-Time Employees Who were Employed before December 31, 2020 & Actively Employed on April 16, 2021; Paid  Separately. (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)  City Manager Rodriguez asked City Council to Approve a Retention Stipend in the amount of  $1,200.00 for Full-Time Employees who were employed before December 31, 2020.  He explained this stipend is designed to retain personnel and to remain in direct competition with companies that are offering improved wages in this area. He commended City Personnel for doing an excellent job especially during the COVID Pandemic. He added that they did their part to keep the community safe and our utilities operational. If approved, the stipend would be paid in a separate check  on April 16, 2021.  Council Member Hodges inquired how many employees this would entail. City Manager Rodriguez explained this would include 114 employees. Mayor Alexander inquired where the funds would come from.  City Manager Rodriguez replied this stipend would be paid with funds that were allocated in the Motion was made by Paul Casias, seconded by James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Retention Stipend in the amount of $1,200.00.00 for Full-Time Employees Who were Employed before December 31, 2020 & Actively Employed on April 16, 2021; Paid Separately. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias, Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  budget.  8. Discuss/Act upon the Fiscal-Year 2021-2022 Budget Preparation Calendar. (City Mgr./Dir. of  Fin.)  Director of Finance Rodriguez provided City Council with the tentative budget calendar. She explained the top portion could be changed; however, the bottom needed to remain the same in order to meet all required deadlines. She added that the dates are similar to what has been done in the past.  Motion was made by Ruben Falcon, seconded by Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Fiscal-Year 2021-2022 Budget Preparation Calendar. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias,  Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.    Page |305  9. Discuss/Act upon Fort Stockton Police Department Provider Agreement concerning Medicare Rates for in "Custody" patients between the City ofl Fort Stockton and Pecos County Memorial  Hospital. (City Mgr./C.O.P.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained that this agreement was implemented last year. He requested to continue this agreement with thel hospital. In case there is an individual in custody that requires treatment, the city would be charged the Medicare Rate for care provided by the Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Motion was made by James Warnock, seconded by Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Fort Stockton Police Department Provider Agreement concerning Medicare Rates for in "Custody" patients between the City of Fort Stockton and Pecos County Memorial Hospital. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias, Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  10. Questions from Media. (Mayor)  Fort Stockton Pioneer Editor Nathan Heuer inquired if the stipend was something that was City Manager Rodriguez responded that this would be the 3rd year that this stipend would be given to  historically given to city personnel.  personnel.  11. Adjourn. (Mayor)  Motion was made by James Warnock, seconded by Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to adjourn Regular City Council Meeting at 5:51 p.m. James Warnock, Pam Palileo, Paul Casias,  Ruben Falcon, Darren Hodges voted aye.  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor N  ATTEST:  AAMMNACuny Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary